4D Printed Protein‐AuNR Nanocomposites with Photothermal Shape Recovery

4D printing is the 3D printing of objects that change chemically or physically in response to an external stimulus over time. Photothermally responsive shape memory materials are attractive for their ability to undergo remote activation. While photothermal methods using gold nanorods (AuNRs) are use...

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Published in:Advanced functional materials 2024-04, Vol.34 (14), p.n/a
Main Authors: Yu, Siwei, Sadaba, Naroa, Sanchez‐Rexach, Eva, Hilburg, Shayna L., Pozzo, Lilo D., Altin‐Yavuzarslan, Gokce, Liz‐Marzán, Luis M., Jimenez de Aberasturi, Dorleta, Sardon, Haritz, Nelson, Alshakim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3D printing
Automation
Bioplastics
gold nanorod
Manufacturing engineering
Mechanical properties
Morphing
Nanocomposites
Nanorods
Photopolymerization
photothermal
Polyethylene glycol
protein
Proteins
Recovery
Robotics
Serum albumin
Shape memory
shape recovery
Three dimensional printing
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Summary:4D printing is the 3D printing of objects that change chemically or physically in response to an external stimulus over time. Photothermally responsive shape memory materials are attractive for their ability to undergo remote activation. While photothermal methods using gold nanorods (AuNRs) are used for shape recovery, 3D patterning of these materials into objects with complex geometries using degradable materials is not addressed. Here, the fabrication of 3D printed shape memory bioplastics with photo‐activated shape recovery is reported. Protein‐based nanocomposites based on bovine serum albumin (BSA), poly (ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA), and AuNRs are developed for vat photopolymerization. These 3D printed bioplastics are mechanically deformed under high loads, and the proteins served as mechano‐active elements that unfolded in an energy‐dissipating mechanism that prevented fracture of the thermoset. The bioplastic object maintained its metastable shape‐programmed state under ambient conditions. Subsequently, up to 99% shape recovery is achieved within 1 min of irradiation with near‐infrared (NIR) light. Mechanical characterization and small angle X‐ray scattering (SAXS) analysis suggest that the proteins mechanically unfold during the shape programming step and may refold during shape recovery. These composites are promising materials for the fabrication of biodegradable shape‐morphing devices for robotics and medicine. 3D printed protein‐based nanocomposites with remote photothermal shape recovery are demonstrated using gold nanorods. These protein nanocomposites are mechanically deformed into a temporary shape that exhibits rapid shape recovery upon irradiation with NIR light.
ISSN:1616-301X
1616-3028
DOI:10.1002/adfm.202311209